Xbox and Obsidian Reveal Grounded 2 Early Access Roadmap

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So here’s the deal, people. Grounded 2 dropped like a bomb—yeah, it’s that big of a deal—in the Xbox universe. You remember Obsidian, right? The brains behind that 2020 survival game we couldn’t get enough of. Anyway, they’re on a roll this year with three releases. This one’s just the appetizer, and we’ve still got Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 coming. Wild, I know.

It’s in that quirky Early Access mode on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Steam. Plus, Xbox Game Pass users can dive in without coughing up 30 bucks. But if you wanna splurge—oh yes, there’s a $39.99 Founder’s Edition, all decked out with glam cosmetics and, get this, a digital artbook and soundtrack. Because why not, right?

Now, don’t go thinking this is your run-of-the-mill sequel. Nah, Grounded 2 is a giant compared to its predecessor. Picture this: a map of Brookhollow Park—the size of a football field, maybe bigger? It’s a monster. Tons more stuff to tinker with, from character setups to crafting wizardry. And you can ride bugs now—like, actual ant soldiers or orb weaver spiders. Mind blown yet? Mine too.

Oh, but wait—there’s more. Yup, future patches are set to explode this “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!” vibe to epic proportions. A roadmap’s already out (yes, I peeked) outlining their master plan for the year. If you’re curious, definitely check it out.

Updates galore, people. We’re talking fall, winter, and even next summer. Get this—the fall centerpiece? AXL boss, a big ol’ tarantula. Eek! New gear, furniture, and what’s this? Base-building improvements and buggy mount upgrades? Sign me up.

And winter’s got its own surprises—revamped systems like Sour damage and gadgets from Grounded 1 making a comeback. Plus, fancy crossplay features on Steam Deck, because who doesn’t need more ways to play?

Next summer, we’re ditching smoothies for an upgrade—juicier and bigger. Water bugs? Check. Gear for underwater escapades? Double-check. Building watery fortresses? I mean, come on, this is next-level ingenious.

A few mystery additions teased for Brookhollow Park expansions—top secret, but hey, gotta keep us guessing, right?

All in all, Xbox and Obsidian seem set on a seasonal update rhythm. So, fingers crossed that this keeps the fun (and bug fixes—ironic, isn’t it?) rolling in.

Critics love it so far—one of my pals Zachary called it “ambitious,” while Sam couldn’t contain his anticipation for more. Steam feedback? Mixed bag, honestly. An almost 50k player peak, but some reviews are harsher than your grandma’s knitted sweaters. Performance hiccups, though, that’s what Early Access is all about, yeah?

So, uh, if you’re itching to dive in, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate might be the best way to test the waters. No buyer’s remorse if your rig throws a fit. Newbies can snag a sweet Game Pass deal, cash to spare for popcorn.

Enjoy the ride, folks. Grab your digital nets and happy bug hunting!